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Rik Rak Plant

Also known as the Zig Zag Plant. Selenicereus anthonyanus is often thought to be one of the Epiphyllums, or Orchid Cactus, because it’s a Central American jungle cactus that looks a lot like an epi. But it’s not. However it does have beautiful large amazing flowers. Night-blooming, which means it’s a Night-Blooming Cereus. In fact many people think the Epiphyllum is a Night-Blooming Cereus, but it’s not – This is the jungle version of the Night-Blooming Cereus right here!